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Sweet Thing
On the heels of his recent No. 1 "You Look Good in My Shirt," Keith Urban unleashes the first single from his currently untitled new studio album.
On the heels of his recent No. 1 "You Look Good in My Shirt," Keith Urban unleashes the first single from his currently untitled new studio album.
Live at Canterbury House 1968
Neil Young's "Archives" project is poised to become the new "Chinese Democracy," but the wait helps get gems like this out of his vault.
Neil Young's "Archives" project is poised to become the new "Chinese Democracy," but the wait helps get gems like this out of his vault.
Did You Wrong
After three years and three top 10 R&B hits as the lead vocalist for Pretty Ricky, Pleasure P is ready to fly solo.
After three years and three top 10 R&B hits as the lead vocalist for Pretty Ricky, Pleasure P is ready to fly solo.
Music From the Motion Picture Cadillac Records
The soundtrack to the film history of Chess Records falls somewhere between a dawn-of-rock'n'roll tribute album and a new BeyoncÉ album...
The soundtrack to the film history of Chess Records falls somewhere between a dawn-of-rock'n'roll tribute album and a new BeyoncÉ album...
Dozing Green (English lyrics)
In 2006 the Japanese fivesome Dir en grey made a run at the United States that caused a minor sensation in clubs, selling out Los Angeles' Wiltern Theatre and New York's Avalon within hours.
In 2006 the Japanese fivesome Dir en grey made a run at the United States that caused a minor sensation in clubs, selling out Los Angeles' Wiltern Theatre and New York's Avalon within hours.
Speaking Louder Than Before
In six short years, Camp has earned three gold albums and five Dove Awards, becoming one of the industry's most respected talents. He once again proves why on this latest disc.
In six short years, Camp has earned three gold albums and five Dove Awards, becoming one of the industry's most respected talents. He once again proves why on this latest disc.
Don't Call Me Baby
The Canadian R&B chanteuse Kreesha Turner's first single, "Bounce With Me," blanketed such hit TV shows as "Entourage," "Gossip Girl," "Ugly Betty" and "Desperate Housewives."
The Canadian R&B chanteuse Kreesha Turner's first single, "Bounce With Me," blanketed such hit TV shows as "Entourage," "Gossip Girl," "Ugly Betty" and "Desperate Housewives."
Uroboros
Seven albums on, this Japanese alternative metal quintet keeps pitting the psyche's primordial ooze against alluring melodies, demonstrating man's internal conflict between dark and light.
Seven albums on, this Japanese alternative metal quintet keeps pitting the psyche's primordial ooze against alluring melodies, demonstrating man's internal conflict between dark and light.
Moonwink
For a band whose breakout record, 2005's "Nice and Nicely Done," was so ambitious and deliciously snarky that it included three guitarists and a choir of kazoos, the bar is set higher than usual for a follow-up.
For a band whose breakout record, 2005's "Nice and Nicely Done," was so ambitious and deliciously snarky that it included three guitarists and a choir of kazoos, the bar is set higher than usual for a follow-up.
Day by Day
Man does not live by polyrhythms alone—although Femi Kuti and his 17-piece Positive Force sure make it sound like a pleasing proposition.
Man does not live by polyrhythms alone—although Femi Kuti and his 17-piece Positive Force sure make it sound like a pleasing proposition.
Live at the Orange Peel
This quintet, based in Asheville, N.C., has essentially created the intersection of West African traditional music and American rock.
This quintet, based in Asheville, N.C., has essentially created the intersection of West African traditional music and American rock.
Angels Fly Away
The solo debut from this former lead singer of contemporary Christian act Big Dismal is the tale of two producers.
The solo debut from this former lead singer of contemporary Christian act Big Dismal is the tale of two producers.
Gunslinger
A former Army Ranger who survived the battle in Mogadishu that inspired the film "Black Hawk Down," Keni Thomas made his country bow with 2005's critically acclaimed "Flags of Our Fathers."
A former Army Ranger who survived the battle in Mogadishu that inspired the film "Black Hawk Down," Keni Thomas made his country bow with 2005's critically acclaimed "Flags of Our Fathers."
Last of the Great Mississippi Delta Bluesmen: Live in Dallas
This epic gathering of blues legends finds David "Honeyboy" Edwards, Robert Lockwood Jr., Henry James Townsend and Pinetop Perkins having a hell of a night for a quartet with an average age of 91.
This epic gathering of blues legends finds David "Honeyboy" Edwards, Robert Lockwood Jr., Henry James Townsend and Pinetop Perkins having a hell of a night for a quartet with an average age of 91.
2getha 4 Eva!!!
From the Hip-Hop Shop to Saint Andrew's Hall, the Motor City has had a storied hip-hop community for years.
From the Hip-Hop Shop to Saint Andrew's Hall, the Motor City has had a storied hip-hop community for years.
Prospekt's March EP
Just because you don't have a new album coming out doesn't mean you can't be part of Black Friday, so Coldplay is offering this EP with an expanded edition of "Viva La Vida or Death and All His Friends," plus all by its lonesome.
Just because you don't have a new album coming out doesn't mean you can't be part of Black Friday, so Coldplay is offering this EP with an expanded edition of "Viva La Vida or Death and All His Friends," plus all by its lonesome.
24 Hours
Rather than stage a stripped-down comeback in a incense-laden studio with an acoustic guitar and/or Rick Rubin, 68-year-old Tom Jones struts in the other direction, having waited for the full Winehouse-led rebloom of the bombastic rock'n'soul he made not so unusual in the first place.
Rather than stage a stripped-down comeback in a incense-laden studio with an acoustic guitar and/or Rick Rubin, 68-year-old Tom Jones struts in the other direction, having waited for the full Winehouse-led rebloom of the bombastic rock'n'soul he made not so unusual in the first place.
Lookin' for a Good Time
On the heels of its well-deserved Country Music Assn. new artist of the year kudos, Lady Antebellum's second single from its self-titled debut album, "Lookin' for a Good Time," could be described as a little bit country, a little bit rock'n'roll.
On the heels of its well-deserved Country Music Assn. new artist of the year kudos, Lady Antebellum's second single from its self-titled debut album, "Lookin' for a Good Time," could be described as a little bit country, a little bit rock'n'roll.
Stranger Than Fiction
A band sporting a name like Five Finger Death Punch isn't making music for delicate ears, and new single "Stranger Than Fiction" follows the trail of previous Hot Mainstream Rock chart top 10s "Never Enough" and "The Bleeding": unflinching, ballistic metal with guitars that practically bleed shrapnel.
A band sporting a name like Five Finger Death Punch isn't making music for delicate ears, and new single "Stranger Than Fiction" follows the trail of previous Hot Mainstream Rock chart top 10s "Never Enough" and "The Bleeding": unflinching, ballistic metal with guitars that practically bleed shrapnel.
'Happy' in Galoshes
Following Stone Temple Pilots' first hiatus in 1998, Scott Weiland released a solo album, "12 Bar Blues."
Following Stone Temple Pilots' first hiatus in 1998, Scott Weiland released a solo album, "12 Bar Blues."
The Cross of My Calling
If you feel the specter of the Doors in parts of the (International) Noise Conspiracy's fourth album, you're not having a flashback.
If you feel the specter of the Doors in parts of the (International) Noise Conspiracy's fourth album, you're not having a flashback.
Alone II: The Home Recordings
For the second installment in this archival series, Rivers Cuomo culled a collection that he believes could be better than its predecessor, or at least more accessible.
For the second installment in this archival series, Rivers Cuomo culled a collection that he believes could be better than its predecessor, or at least more accessible.
Electric Arguments
Paul McCartney and producer Youth have now long been identified as the brains behind once-anonymous electronica duo the Fireman, but even if they hadn't, the project's third release would be an instant giveaway, as it's the first Fireman album to include McCartney's vocals.
Paul McCartney and producer Youth have now long been identified as the brains behind once-anonymous electronica duo the Fireman, but even if they hadn't, the project's third release would be an instant giveaway, as it's the first Fireman album to include McCartney's vocals.
Hands On In Between
If a track that didn't make too much noise in the first place gets remixed, does anyone hear it drop?
If a track that didn't make too much noise in the first place gets remixed, does anyone hear it drop?
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There's a reason Trace Adkins is still alive and well on his 10th album: he is the sincere, God-fearing, pickup truck-driving, sometime-screwup everyman that his songs appeal to.
There's a reason Trace Adkins is still alive and well on his 10th album: he is the sincere, God-fearing, pickup truck-driving, sometime-screwup everyman that his songs appeal to.
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